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Administrative data

Endpoint:
flash point of flammable liquids
Type of information:
experimental study
Adequacy of study:
key study
Reliability:
1 (reliable without restriction)
Rationale for reliability incl. deficiencies:
guideline study

Data source

Reference
Reference Type:
study report
Title:
Unnamed
Year:
2014

Materials and methods

Test guideline
Qualifier:
according to guideline
Guideline:
EU Method A.9 (Flash-Point)
Deviations:
not specified
GLP compliance:
yes (incl. QA statement)
Type of method:
closed cup

Test material

Constituent 1
Chemical structure
Reference substance name:
α-acetyl-γ-butyrolactone
EC Number:
208-235-2
EC Name:
α-acetyl-γ-butyrolactone
Cas Number:
517-23-7
Molecular formula:
C6H8O3
IUPAC Name:
3-acetyloxolan-2-one

Results and discussion

Flash point
Key result
Flash point:
138.5 °C
Atm. press.:
1 013.13 hPa

Applicant's summary and conclusion

Interpretation of results:
GHS criteria not met
Conclusions:
The flash point of the test item was determined to be 138.5°C under atmospheric conditions (1013.3 hPa).